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Topeka council refers proposed changes to anti-discrimination code to committee after public debate
Summary
Faced with federal executive orders and grant-related risks, the council voted to send proposed changes to the city’s anti-discrimination and DEI-related municipal code to the Policy and Finance Committee for detailed review and public input.
The Topeka governing body voted May 6 to refer proposed changes to the city's anti-discrimination and diversity, equity and inclusion-related ordinance to the Policy and Finance Committee for further study after a lengthy public comment period and debate among council members.
Mayor Michael A. Padilla and City Manager Dr. Robert Perez framed the agenda item as a legal and fiscal compliance matter. Dr. Perez told the council the draft changes were intended to ensure compliance with certain federal executive orders and agency requirements that federal grantors have been asking cities to certify before they disburse funds. He said the city must "ensure that we are in compliance with a number of the executive…
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